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Friday, November 16, 2012

Playing in Paradise #93 - CASE Yourself!

Angela is our hostess this week at Playing in Paradise, and she has got a brilliant challenge idea for us - especially for the time-crunch of holiday projects:

How better to maximize your creativity than by referring to your previous projects? You've still got the same core supplies you used the first time around, but maybe you've learned a new technique. Or maybe you've got a favourite layout. Maybe you love the card, but need it for a different occasion. However you go about it, make sure you inspire yourself! (And hey, don't forget to show us your inspiration piece too - that's part of the fun!)

My inspiration card is from last year, one of my earlier Christmas cards of the season.

I picked up the Distress Marker a few months ago - just the one - to give it a try. I really love the effect, but it's taken some practice to use it well. The white ink takes a moment to appear, so my first bunch of attempts involved me scribbling like crazy & wondering what was going on :)

So many fun projects from the design team this week - AND! - we are joined by the incomparable Emily Keaton this week as our Guest Designer! Make sure you visit everyone & check out what they CASEd :)

And it is MORE!! Terrific take on this challenge. I call my button fascination, 'My Magpie Eye'Saw a fantastic idea where someone did an entire globe in buttons.So many wonderful ideas...sigh so little time.

Great idea using those buttons as a border frame. I have to admit I can't decide which card I like better. I like them both! I have yet to obtain a distress marker. I think it would distress me trying to use it! LOL!

About Me

I am a stay-at-home mom to two great boys, both with autism. I'm sure that will come up often! I also design handmade cards & can be found at Sackville, NB's Farmers Market every Saturday morning, held at the Bridge Street Cafe.
(8 Bridge Street, near Main)